Head-to-head · Colony Survival Server Hosting
GTXGaming vs ScalaCube
GTXGaming leads on 1 check, ScalaCube on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreGTXGaming · 8.4/10
- Free planonly ScalaCube
- Most featuresGTXGaming · 1 of 3
GTXGaming scores higher on our rubric for colony survival server hosting: 8.4 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
ScalaCube offers free plan; GTXGaming doesn't. GTXGaming offers ddos protection; ScalaCube doesn't publish it.
GTXGaming is the better fit for teams needing powerful, managed dedicated infrastructure. ScalaCube is the better fit for budget-conscious Minecraft server hosts.
- GTXGaming fits best
Teams needing powerful, managed dedicated infrastructure
- ScalaCube fits best
Budget-conscious Minecraft server hosts
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Side by side
| Feature | GTXGaming 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | ScalaCube 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #1 in Colony Survival Server Hosting | #2 in Colony Survival Server Hosting |
| Best for | Teams needing powerful, managed dedicated infrastructure | Budget-conscious Minecraft server hosts |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $2/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux | Web, Linux |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Live chat, Tickets, Email, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features GTXGaming 1/3 · ScalaCube 0/3 | ||
| Mod support | Not published | Not published |
| Automatic backups | Not published | Not published |
| DDoS protection | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Server locations | Not published | Not published |
| Control access | Not published | Not published |
| Player slots | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | GTXGaming provides dedicated physical servers for game hosting, websites, applications, and bare-metal workloads. It suits small teams through enterprise organizations that need dedicated CPU, memory, NVMe storage, and operating-system… Read the review → |
ScalaCube provides hosted game servers through a web-based control panel, with a free Minecraft option and paid hosting for multiplayer games. It is aimed at individual players and gaming groups that want server administration tools… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
GTXGaming — where it wins
- Dedicated Ryzen, EPYC, and Intel servers with DDR5 and NVMe storage
- Enterprise DDoS protection, daily offsite backups, and 24/7 human support
- Windows/Linux access, root SSH or remote desktop, and 200+ game templates
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; entry pricing starts at £99 per month
- Servers are listed as unmanaged infrastructure
- Colony Survival-specific support is not specifically verified
ScalaCube — where it wins
- Free Minecraft hosting includes DDoS protection and 24/7 support
- Premium starts at $2/month with instant setup and unlimited player slots
- Panel, file access, mods, backups and subdomain support are included
Where it doesn't
- The named free and premium plans are specifically for Minecraft hosting
- Colony Survival compatibility is not established by its stated game focus
- The $2/month price is a starting price, not a complete plan comparison
- GTXGaming8.4/10 · From £99/mo
Powerful managed infrastructure with broad server choices, but it requires a paid dedicated setup.
Visit GTXGamingFull verdict → - ScalaCube8.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $2/mo (excl. VAT)
Low-cost game hosting with useful server tools, focused primarily on Minecraft.
Visit ScalaCubeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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